# Kossi Evenunye Videke

> computer scientist

**Wikidata**: [Q119350363](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q119350363)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/kossi-evenunye-videke

## Summary

Kossi Evenunye Videke was born on May 27, 1990 at Agou District Hospital Office. [1] He is a computer scientist, videographer, web developer, and Wikimedian. [1][2][3] His father is Koffi Videke. [4][5] Videke has received awards from African Librarians Week and the Amplify Africa Challenge. [3][6][7][2][5][8][9] He is a member of AVIDI-Togo and Conjet. [10][11]

## Summary
Kossi Evenunye Videke is a Togolese computer scientist, web developer and Wikimedian known for founding and owning technology ventures (Tatafrik and Grandicus) and for receiving recognition at continental Wikimedia and library events in 2023. He is active in the Togolese tech and Wikimedia communities and publishes work via his personal website (videkethierry.site).

## Biography
- Born: 1990-05-27 at Agou District Hospital Office (Kpalimé), Plateaux Region, Togo
- Nationality: Togo
- Known for: Founder/owner of Tatafrik and Grandicus; active Wikimedian and participant in African librarians/Wikimedia initiatives
- Employer(s): Tatafrik (owner), Grandicus (owner); member/participant in AVIDI-Togo and Conjet
- Field(s): Computer science, web development, videography, Wikimedia/community knowledge projects

## Contributions
Kossi Evenunye Videke has founded and owns technology ventures including Tatafrik and Grandicus, which are registered and publicly referenced in Togolese directories and event listings. He maintains a personal professional website (https://www.videkethierry.site) and is active on social media (Facebook: thierry.videke) under the pseudonym Videke Thierry. As a Wikimedian (username: Videke) he participated in African-focused Wikimedia and library programs in 2023: he received recognition during African Librarians Week (AfLibWk 4.0, May 2023) and was a recipient of the Amplify Africa Challenge award (AfroCrowd, point in time 2023-08-21) with a qualifier linking him to "Wikimedian of the Year" activities. He is also documented as a participant in Conjet and a member of AVIDI-Togo. Public appearances and photographed participation include the Congrès National des Jeunes Entrepreneurs on 2023-06-16 in Lomé. These activities combine entrepreneurship, web development, and Wikimedia outreach focused on African library and knowledge communities.

## FAQs
### Q: Who is Kossi Evenunye Videke?
A: He is a Togolese computer scientist, web developer and Wikimedian who founded the companies Tatafrik and Grandicus and is active in regional Wikimedia and library initiatives.

### Q: What companies does he lead or own?
A: He is listed as the owner of Tatafrik and Grandicus, both referenced in public business and event listings.

### Q: What notable awards or recognition has he received?
A: He received recognition during African Librarians Week (AfLibWk 4.0) in 2023 and was a recipient of the Amplify Africa Challenge (AfroCrowd) in 2023 linked to Wikimedia activities.

### Q: Where is he based?
A: He resides in Togblékopé, Maritime region, Togo, and was born in Kpalimé, Plateaux Region.

## Why They Matter
Kossi Evenunye Videke plays a connecting role between technology entrepreneurship and the African Wikimedia/library communities. By founding and operating Tatafrik and Grandicus he contributes to the Togolese tech ecosystem and provides a platform for local digital projects and services. His Wikimedia engagement and the recognition he received at African Librarians Week and the Amplify Africa Challenge in 2023 demonstrate a practical interface between open-knowledge movements and African libraries, helping to elevate local content creation and outreach. As a multilingual practitioner (French, English, Portuguese, Ewe, Gen) and a visible participant in regional conferences and events, Videke helps bridge technical skills, digital content curation, and community training. Without his dual role as entrepreneur and Wikimedian, some of the cited local initiatives and public-facing projects that link technology services and Wikimedia/library collaborations in Togo would have one fewer active organizer and public advocate.

## Notable For
- Owner and founder of Tatafrik (documented in Togolese business/event sources).
- Owner of Grandicus (listed in local directories and association records).
- Recipient of recognition during African Librarians Week (AfLibWk 4.0) in 2023 for Wikimedia/library contributions.
- Awarded/recognized in the Amplify Africa Challenge (AfroCrowd) with a 2023 point in time linked to Wikimedian activities.
- Active Wikimedian under the username "Videke" and public participant in Conjet and AVIDI-Togo.

## Body

### Personal background
- Full name: Kossi Evenunye Videke.
- Also known as: Videke Thierry, Thierry Videke.
- Birth: 1990-05-27 at Agou District Hospital Office, Kpalimé, Plateaux Region, Togo.
- Residence: Togblékopé, Maritime region, Togo.
- Family: Son of Koffi Videke.
- Languages: French, English, Portuguese, Ewe, Gen.
- Gender: Male.

### Entrepreneurship and projects
- Tatafrik:
  - Role: Owner.
  - Public references: Listed in Togolese legal/announcement and event sources.
- Grandicus:
  - Role: Owner.
  - Public references: Appears in local business and association directories.
- Personal website:
  - URL: https://www.videkethierry.site (French-language qualifier noted).

### Wikimedia and library engagement
- Wikimedian username: Videke.
- African Librarians Week (AfLibWk 4.0):
  - Recognition: Award received in May 2023 (listed under award_received).
  - Organizers/qualifiers: Associated with AfLIA and Wikimedia Foundation projects.
- Amplify Africa Challenge (AfroCrowd):
  - Recognition: Award received with point-in-time 2023-08-21; qualifier links to "Wikimedian of the Year".
- Participation:
  - Documented participant in Conjet and photographed at public Wikimedia/entrepreneur events (image dated 2023-06-16).

### Affiliations and memberships
- Member of AVIDI-Togo (listed with qualifier "computer scientist").
- Participant in Conjet events/projects.

### Public presence and media
- Photographs and public appearances:
  - Image file dated 2023-06-16 from Congrès National des Jeunes Entrepreneurs, Lomé.
- Social media:
  - Facebook: thierry.videke.
- Wikidata/Commons:
  - Commons category: Kossi Evenunye Videke.
  - Google Knowledge Graph ID: /g/11kq52pr2z.

### Awards and recognition
- African Librarians Week — award/recognition (2023).
- Amplify Africa Challenge (AfroCrowd) — award/recognition (2023), associated with Wikimedia activities.

### Identifiers and metadata
- Birth name: Kossi Evenunye Videke.
- Given names: Kossi; Thierry.
- Wikidata description: computer scientist.
- Wikipedia/Commons presence: 1 sitelink; commons category exists.

## References

1. [Source](https://www.raturemedia.com/thierry-videke-linformaticien-au-service-de-lafrique/)
2. [Source](https://www.citelumieredafrique.com/retour-sur-le-parcours-du-geometre-videke-koffi/)
3. [Source](https://afrique-news.tg/portrait-zoom-sur-kossi-evenunye-videke-alias-thierry-videke)
4. [Source](https://logoti.net/infos-pratiques/videke-kossi-evenunye-thierry-rafle-les-prix-au-togo-aux-concours-de-wikimedia-fondation-a-la-journee-de-lafrique/)
5. [Source](https://www.savoirnews.net/blog/2023/10/29/concours-de-la-semaine-des-bibliothecaires-africains-kossi-evenunye-1er-au-togo-et-3e-en-afrique/)
6. [Source](https://web.aflia.net/highlights-and-winners-of-the-4th-african-librarians-week-aflibwk4-0/)
7. [Source](https://outreachdashboard.wmflabs.org/courses/AfLIA/African_Librarians_Week_2023_-_AfLibWk_4.0_1Lib1Ref_(May_2023)/students/overview)
8. [Source](https://afrocrowd.org/2383-2/)
9. [Source](https://web.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=604061035228508&set=pb.100068738514249.-2207520000)
10. [Source](https://www.aviditogo.org)
11. [Source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kossi_Evenunye_Videke_(Videke_Thierry)_01.jpg)
12. [Source](https://interfaxpress.com/2023/04/togo-lhomme-daffaires-turc-haluk-yetkin-attendu-a-lome/)
13. [Source](https://afrikahabari.com/togo-lhomme-daffaires-turc-haluk-yetkin-bientot-a-lome/)
14. [Source](https://www.grandreporter.info/togo-lome-accueille-dans-les-jours-a-venir-lhomme-daffaires-turc-haluk-yetkin/)
15. [Source](https://vitrinenews.tg/2023/04/01/togo-amelioration-du-climat-des-affaires-lhomme-daffaires-turc-haluk-yetkin-bientot-en-visite-a-lome/)
16. [Source](https://leredacteurlibre.com/togo-lhomme-daffaires-turc-haluk-yetkin-attendu-a-lome/)
17. [Source](https://mediatopnews.tg/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/VISION-15-mars-2022.pdf)
18. [Source](https://www.goafricaonline.com/tg/584530-tatafrik-formation-informatique-lome-togo)
19. [Source](https://cfetogo.tg/index.php/annonces-legales/details-annonce-12087.html)
20. [Source](https://lomebougeinfo.tg/sisa-evenement-sur-linvestissement-des-startups-africaines-du-10-au-15-aout-2023-au-bresil/)
21. [Source](https://www.tatafrik.pro)
22. [Source](https://www.localpx.com/v/fr/grandicus-fondation-de-start-up-videke-thierry-lome-togo.html)
23. [Source](https://asso.miawoeva.org/annuaire/fiche/grandicus)